Redington Butter Stick Fly Rod with Tube, 3WT 7'0" 4PC Review
Our verdict
The Redington Butter Stick costs $329.99 and holds a strong 4.7 star average, though that comes from just 28 reviews, a modest sample for a rod at this price. Built as a 4-piece, 3wt, 7-foot rod with its own travel tube, it targets anglers who want a packable trout setup backed by a name focused on fly fishing.
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Anglers who want a packable 4-piece, 3wt, 7-foot fly rod for trout that breaks down into its own travel tube, and who trust a 4.7 star rating even though it rests on a comparatively small 28-review sample.
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Skip it if 28 reviews feels too thin a base to commit $329.99 to, or if you want a one-piece rod for simplicity, since the 4-piece design trades a small amount of blank continuity for packability.
- Priced 10% above the category median ($299.99 across 51 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 28 owner ratings
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Popularity2.7/5
28 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Flying to a destination trout stream or hiking into backcountry water means the rod needs to fit in a bag, not just perform on the water. The Redington Butter Stick Fly Rod addresses that directly, built as a 4-piece 3wt rod at 7 feet that comes with its own tube for transport and storage.
That 4-piece breakdown is the headline spec here. Splitting a rod into four sections shortens it considerably for packing compared to a one-piece build, at some tradeoff in the seamlessness of the blank through the ferrules. The 3wt line rating keeps it in trout territory, matched to light presentations rather than distance or big flies, and the included tube protects the sections in transit rather than leaving them loose in a rod sock.
At $329.99, it sits well above the Eagle fly rods listed as alternatives here, which range from $35.43 to $50.24, but Redington carries a name recognized specifically for fly fishing gear rather than a general sporting goods brand. Its 4.7 star rating edges out every one of those Eagle rods on a per-star basis, but the sample behind it, 28 reviews, is far smaller than the 575 reviews backing the Eagle FL300-6'6 or the 157 behind the FL300-7. A high average on a small sample is worth noting, not dismissing, but it carries less statistical weight than a rating built on hundreds of reviews.
Pros
- 4.7 star average, higher than any of the Eagle alternatives listed alongside it
- 4-piece breakdown for easier packing and travel than a one-piece rod
- Comes with its own tube for storage and transport
- 3wt line rating dedicated to trout and light presentation work
- From Redington, a brand focused specifically on fly fishing
Cons
- Only 28 reviews support the 4.7 rating, a modest sample for the price
- Bought last month shows 0+, indicating limited recent purchase activity
- At $329.99, it costs 6 to 9 times more than the Eagle rods listed here
- 4-piece construction adds ferrule joints a one-piece rod does not have
Performance notes
A 4-piece build at 7 feet means each section runs well under 2 feet once broken down, short enough to fit in a duffel bag or checked luggage rather than requiring a dedicated rod case. Every ferrule joint in a multi-piece rod is a potential point where energy transfer through the blank changes slightly compared to a one-piece build, though modern 4-piece rods are engineered specifically to minimize that effect. The 3wt line rating keeps this rod in the same light, trout-focused category as the other fly rods referenced here, suited to small flies and delicate presentations rather than distance casting or heavier fish. Including a tube with the rod addresses a real practical need, since a bare 4-piece rod without protective storage is easy to damage in transit. No material, weight, or action specs beyond piece count and line weight are listed for this rod.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average is the highest of any rod referenced in this comparison, but it rests on only 28 reviews, a small enough sample that a few more ratings in either direction could shift the number noticeably. That is a very different statistical footing than the Eagle FL300-6'6, which holds a 4.6 average across 575 reviews, a dataset large enough that the score is unlikely to move much. The 0+ bought last month figure suggests this listing is not seeing a high volume of fresh purchases right now. The pattern reads as a well-regarded rod among a modest group of buyers rather than a high-volume, broadly proven seller.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Redington Butter Stick come with a case?
Yes. The listing includes a tube for the rod, which protects the 4 sections during storage and transport. That is a meaningful inclusion for a rod built specifically to break down for packing and travel to distant water, at no separate added cost.
Is a 4-piece rod worse than a one-piece rod?
Not necessarily worse, but different. A 4-piece rod trades a small amount of blank continuity at the ferrules for the ability to pack into a much shorter case, which matters for travel. The tradeoff favors portability over the marginally simpler feel of a single-piece build.
Is the 4.7 star rating trustworthy given only 28 reviews?
It is a genuinely high average, but with just 28 reviews the sample is small enough that new ratings could shift it more easily than a rod like the Eagle FL300-6'6, which holds 575 reviews. Treat it as a positive early signal rather than a fully settled score.